| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus |
| Model | PEN E-PM1 |
| Successor Model | Olympus PEN E-PM2 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 13 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12.3 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 12,800 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | TruePic VI |
| Max Image Resolution | 4032 x 3024 |
| Other Resolutions | 3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus |
| Number of Focus Points | 35 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Animal Eye Detection | |
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
| Insect Tracking Mode | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 460k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 5.5 fps |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Fill-in Slow Sync Manual (3 levels) |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| DXO | |
|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 499 |
| DxO Color Depth | 21.0 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 10.3 |
| DxO Overall Score | 52 |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Formats | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini type C |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Remote Control | Optional RM-UC1 |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.34") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 9.9 x 5.6 x 4.2" |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | BLS-5 |
| Battery Life | 330 shots |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 12 sec |
| Orientation Sensor | |
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